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Fish sandwich vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between fish sandwiches and fast food

  • Fish sandwiches have less vitamin B3, iron, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, and folate.
  • Fast food's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 22% more.
  • Fish sandwiches have 2 times more sodium than fast food. Fish sandwiches have 602mg of sodium, while fast food has 331mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +67.6%
Contains more IronIron +104%
Contains more CopperCopper +61.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +414.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +35.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~27mg
~equal in Potassium ~197mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6% 2% 11% 3% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +177.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +51%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +159.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +161.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +202.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +30.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +73.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +19%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 g
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more WaterWater +26%
Contains more OtherOther +40.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +60.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18%
~equal in Fats ~12.01g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 24% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 g
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -56.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +272.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +86.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 42% 25%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.2 g
Fructose: 1.47 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.87 g
Galactose: 0 g
82% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 22.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.05 g
Fructose: 2.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.57 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +52.6%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +70.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +54.4%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fish sandwich Fast food
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sandwich Fast food DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 1.68g 31%
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 5.617mg 22%
Iron 1.5mg 3.06mg 20%
Zinc 0.49mg 2.52mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.363mg 17%
Protein 10.29g 16.52g 12%
Saturated fat 1.949g 4.493g 12%
Sodium 602mg 331mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.212mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 0.89µg 9%
Starch 22.87g 9%
Folate 46µg 80µg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.317mg 9%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 4.9µg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.595g 4.835g 6%
Copper 0.075mg 0.121mg 5%
Manganese 0.264mg 0.357mg 4%
Selenium 18µg 20.3µg 4%
Calcium 37mg 62mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.53mg 3%
Fiber 1g 1.7g 3%
Phosphorus 116mg 134mg 3%
Calories 257kcal 297kcal 2%
Carbs 26.69g 31.5g 2%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0mg 2%
Cholesterol 35mg 33mg 1%
Fats 12.45g 12.01g 1%
Choline 28.9mg 34.4mg 1%
Fructose 1.47g 2.27g 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 9IU 2IU 1%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.38mg 1%
Net carbs 25.69g 29.8g N/A
Magnesium 25mg 27mg 0%
Potassium 206mg 197mg 0%
Sugar 3.53g 4.88g N/A
Vitamin A 6µg 9µg 0%
Trans fat 0.08g 0.514g N/A
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0%
Threonine 0.46mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0%
Leucine 1.13mg 0%
Lysine 0.785mg 0%
Methionine 0.306mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0%
Valine 0.728mg 0%
Histidine 0.402mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.029g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.064g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.009g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g 1.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fish sandwich Fast food
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Fish sandwich
43%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Fish sandwich
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.544g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 271mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/nutrients
  2. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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